Offered for sale is a rare, curated archival portfolio published by EDOO&EGOO (HONGKONG) Culture Limited, a boutique publisher specialized in the preservation of Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage. This is not a standard book, but a professional-grade reference binder containing 20 high-quality woodblock prints (Nianhua), each individually housed in an archival clear sleeve and mounted on stiff, premium tan cardstock.
The Collection:
This portfolio serves as a visual survey of traditional Chinese folk life, festivals, and mythology. A unique feature of this specific archive is the variation in typography and paper stock—some plates feature bold, thick block lettering while others utilize delicate, thin fonts on paper that matches the portfolio’s internal pages. This indicates a highly curated selection sourced from multiple historical regional workshops (such as Yangjiabu or Suzhou), providing a comparative look at regional artistry.
Comprehensive Plate List & Cultural Significance:
The Labor Series (Gengzhi Tu): Includes "10 Women/Men Doing" plates. These represent the classic Pictures of Tilling and Weaving, symbolizing societal harmony and industry.
Auspicious Wealth: "SHENG WANSAN Catch Fish" – Featuring the legendary Ming Dynasty tycoon and his "treasure basin" for multiplying wealth.
Lunar Calendar & Festivals:
"Spend DANIAN" – Documenting "The Big Year" (Lunar New Year) preparation.
"Lantern Festival (15th of the 1st Month)" – The first full moon celebrations.
"Second February" – The Dragon Head Raising Festival and the start of the farming season.
Guardian Deities: "Double Blessing Door God" and "Door Immortals" – Traditional warrior guardians meant to ward off evil and invite luck.
Folk Tales & Virtue:
"Taming of the Princess" – A classic scene from Chinese Opera (Xiqu).
"Loving Kindness Mother" – A motif celebrating filial piety and maternal sacrifice.
"Farm Cattle Painting" – The "Spring Ox" symbol of agricultural prosperity.
Symbolism: "Fishes the Running" – Multiple plates featuring leaping fish, a pun for "Continuous Surplus" (Lianlian Youyu).
Condition & Specifications:
Format: Oversized archival binder with individual slide-in sleeves.
Quantity: 20 complete plates on tan archival paper.
Publisher: EDOO&EGOO (HONGKONG) Culture Limited.
Preservation: Excellent. The prints have been protected from UV and dust by the clear sleeves and heavy-duty cardstock.
Investment Potential:
This portfolio is ideal for serious collectors of Asian art, interior designers seeking authentic motifs for framing, or academic institutions. EDOO&EGOO publications are produced in limited runs and are highly sought after for their commitment to cultural documentation.
Format: Compact Archival Portfolio / Traveling Reference Album.
Print Dimensions: 4" x 6" (Standard Gallery/Postcard size).
Book Dimensions: 7.75" x 4.25" x 0.75" (Slim, portable format).
Binding: Pocket-style with protective sleeves.
Origin: Curated and Published in Hong Kong by EDOO&EGOO (HONGKONG) Culture Limited.
Era: Circa 1998–2005.
Heritage Focus: This portfolio was produced during the height of the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage preservation movement. It was designed as a high-end academic reference to document and protect traditional regional woodblock motifs (Nianhua) before the original historical blocks were lost to time.
Publication Style: A "Boutique Press" release. Unlike mass-market books, these archives were issued in limited quantities for cultural institutions, designers, and serious collectors, making this a rare find on the secondary market